Found this interesting counterpoint, which actually adds credence to your original question: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-10-10/u-dot-s-dot-shale-oil-boom-may-not-last-as-fracking-wells-lack-staying-power
I think that doing some more digging on this topic will be my homework for tonite.
You need Thackney, I believe..? Or Smoking Joe.